I’ve seen where NC has partnered with municipalities to provide federal or state funding to bring public water/sewer to under severed areas.

It pays for the water, sewer, taxes, and provides us with a small cash flow distribution each year.

Today (at least in WA state) every law you can think of has been written against you, and you'd better know them or you'll be in hot water fast. 

If there is smoke or water damage contact a restoration contactor (I've had clients use Belfor and they were pleased with their service (do not sign a contact with any restoration company without the ok of the Insurance adjuster.  

This affords the opportunity for a homeowner to sell the property if it is not under water for market value and pay off the loan before they are foreclosed upon, or more commonly, short sale the property with the bank's approval. 

She devalued my old barn because it needs serious repairs and counted towards the usability of the house and she did the same for the pool that needs to be relined.  

Your costs you might not think of are insurance, water, sewer.

Even if we did tear down and rebuild, im afraid it would put us under water or at a break even point if we are super strict with the build budget- plus adding to that, I don't know how the rehab lender would even look at this now if we do have to tear down.

Then, I paid $172,000 Cash for a 3/3 like new Townhome in a small, gated Community, with garage and pool in Valrico.

Is there an investment group we can join to pool money and work on properties together?